We’re excited to be accepting entries for Menagerie, one of our most popular annual exhibitions celebrating the incredible creative talent of the New River Valley. For those looking to branch out and explore additional exhibition opportunities beyond Pulaski and Montgomery Counties, we’re also sharing two calls from arts organizations elsewhere in Virginia.

Join us this Thursday, June 12, from 5-7 pm for the opening reception of the LLI Exhibit at our Pulaski location!

Give Local NRV is a regional celebration of giving that supports nonprofits across the New River Valley. This year, your support means more than ever. With public funding for the arts seeing reductions, community support is essential to keeping arts experiences vibrant and accessible.

Explore hands-on art experiences in Pulaski & Blacksburg. Check back regularly: new offerings added on an on-going basis!

Join us this week for a new artist call, downtown fun at Music & Merchants, and a hands-on needle felting class with Cyndi Maitri!

We're wrapping up our spring season of Creative Club with a fun and meaningful project—personalized self-portraits on scratchboard! This unique medium lets students explore bold lines, high-contrast imagery, and vibrant colors.

Join us on Friday, May 2 as we welcome American Roots—the incredible father/son duo Fred and Jon Benfield—to close out the 2024–25 First Friday Listening Room season!

Are you an artist or maker looking to engage with the community, either at our Pulaski location (21 West Main St.) or Blacksburg location (860 University City Blvd, Suite 105)? Apply for consideration as a new instructor, gift shop artist, and more! We can’t wait to see what you create and how you’ll help us inspire others through the arts.

Join us this Thursday, April 10, from 5-7 pm for our opening reception for our new exhibition. We could not be more excited for this engaging show, which features work by 42 artists centered around the theme, “Polarity.” The exhibit will remain on display until May 31, 2025.

Back by popular demand, Scuffletown with Matty Metcalfe will perform at the Fine Arts Center’s First Friday Listening Room this Friday, April 4. This high-energy trio consisting performs a unique blend of original music and acoustic roots, blues, jazz, bluegrass, and country with four acclaimed albums along the way.

Join us on April 12 at 10:30 AM for our next Creative Club, where young artists will explore the vibrant and dynamic work of Dorothy Gillespie.

Looking to get creative this spring? The Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley is offering a variety of hands-on art classes in Blacksburg, perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike. From watercolor and weaving to drawing and pointillism, there’s something for everyone.

Join us on Friday, March 7 for our Listening Room Concert featuring Kat Mills in Pulaski. Kat is a singer-songwriter, wife, mother, and activist based in the Blue Ridge Mountains and known throughout the region for her down-to-earth style and powerful voice.